Articles Response

Introduction

This paper intends to critically analyze two articles and create a response that is raised in both pieces. The articles are “I want a wife” written by Judy Brady and “Men - It's in their nature” written by Christina Hoff Sommer. Further, this paper explores the responsibilities of women explained by Brady and the implied responsibilities that a man would take on explained by Sommer. Moreover, changes in the gender roles that have evolved in the last four decades are also discussed in the paper.

Discussion

The tone in the 'I want a wife' is casual, humorous, sarcastic, and sometimes ironic. The author lists multiple jobs which a wife does and is expected by many to do in many instances. She does the same jobs in her life for her husband and children but now she seems to not like to do them anymore and wants a wife for her to help out. Also, she describes the attitude of men wanting a wife in his life, so he can hinge on her everything and do whatever he want to do in his life. She is showing how selfish and sexist ideas of men are prevalent. She is not serious in the story. She doesn't want a wife literally. The main examples given in the story highlight the author's sarcasm (Brady, 1971).

Rhetorical Triangle

Ethos of the article: The author demonstrated her credibility in the first couple of paragraphs. “I belong to that classification of people known as wives. I am a wife, not altogether incidentally, I am a mother” (Brady). She acts like she has a lot of knowledge. All the wives jobs that she mentioned must have been experienced by her to know the roles of women.

Pathos of the article: The author lists the jobs that are required of wives. After listing those jobs at the end of the page she says “My god, who wouldn't want a wife (Brady)”? This ending is very emotional in support of the argument and it allows the readers to conclude that this is wrong. She says that to unnerve men and to treat women as lesser human beings. Also, she wants readers to take action. The author wants people to get angry and feel emotionally involved with the topic.

Logos of the article: The author arguments are apparent in her article. One of her arguments is that women are required to do too much. She doesn't mention this directly, but says this by listing the role of women. Another argument that she emphasize is the inequality of men and women. In her article she wants to go to school and be supported financially. And there is a wife who must take care of the house, kids, money…etc. She argues that this must stop and people are expecting too much from women.

Anaphora: One of the figurative speeches that the author uses is repetition of words “I want a wife”. She uses this method to point the selfishness of the husband and men who picture a wife ...